الب الابيض

🌻 White Melon Seeds (لب أبيض)

Also known as: Watermelon Seeds, Edible Melon Seeds, لب بطيخ أبيض

📝 General Description

White melon seeds are obtained from specially cultivated watermelons grown for seed production. These seeds are a beloved snack in many cultures, especially across the Middle East and North Africa. Known for their crunchy texture, mildly nutty flavor, and rich nutritional profile, white melon seeds are typically consumed roasted and salted.

🔬 Physical Properties

Color: White to ivory

Form: Flat, oval seeds with hard outer shell

Size: Medium to large grade (9–11 mm)

Odor: Neutral to mildly nutty

Taste: Crunchy with a nutty, clean taste

Moisture Content: ≤ 7%

Purity: ≥ 99%

Broken Seeds: ≤ 1%

Foreign Matter: ≤ 0.5%

🧪 Chemical Properties

Oil Content: 40%–45%

Protein Content: 30%–35%

Crude Fiber: 2%–4%

Ash Content: ≤ 5%

Free Fatty Acid (FFA): ≤ 1.5%

🍽️ Nutritional Information (per 100g) (approximate)

Energy: 550–600 kcal

Protein: 30–35 g

Fat: 40–45 g

Carbohydrates: 10–15 g

Fiber: 2–4 g

Magnesium: 300–400 mg

Calcium: 50–70 mg

Iron: 4–6 mg

✅ Quality Standards

Clean, uniform seeds with no insect damage

Free from chemical additives and preservatives

Compliant with food safety standards (ISO, HACCP, FDA)

Non-GMO & food-grade certified

🧫 Microbiological Standards (for food-grade seeds)

Total Plate Count: < 100,000 cfu/g

Yeast & Mold: < 1,000 cfu/g

E. coli: Negative

Salmonella: Absent in 25g

📦 Packaging & Storage

Packaging: 25 kg PP bags or as requested

Storage: Store in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight and humidity

Shelf Life: 12–18 months if properly stored

Origin: Egypt

🛠️ Applications

Roasted and consumed as a snack

Ingredient in nut and seed mixes

Ground into seed butter or flour

Used in bakery toppings and traditional sweets

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